AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Early heart conditions linked to later serious heart problems
Heart muscle disease or serious rhythm problems occurred in 11% of people with early warning conditions, compared with 1.8% of controls.Heart muscle disease or serious rhythm problems occurred in 11% of people with early warning conditions, compared with 1.8% of controls.

Cohort · 165,082 peoplePopulations
Who was studied165,082 participants, against controls
What changedCardiomyopathy or ventricular arrhythmia occurred in 11% of people with warning conditions versus 1.8% of controls
The catchCloser monitoring of people with warning conditions may have increased detection of heart problems
